Grayson Moves Down A League

Leeds United have named Simon Grayson as their new manager following Gary McAllister's sacking on Sunday.

But Grayson's old club Blackpool are considering legal action against Leeds after they refused the League One side permission to speak to the 39 year old and denied a resignation request by Grayson just hours before he signed for Leeds.

Grayson started his playing career with Leeds in 1988, staying for four years, but only making two first team appearances. The former defender went on to serve for Aston Villa and Blackburn before hanging up his boots after spending three years with Blackpool.

Grayson won promotion from League One with Blackpool

Grayson is considered one of England's finest young managers after his success in guiding Blackpool into the Championship, where they currently sit 16th - 8 points from the drop zone.

Meanwhile Leeds have been struggling in League One this campaign and Saturday's 3-1 defeat to MK Dons marked their fifth successive defeat and McAllister's final game for the The Peacocks.

Grayson's new club sit 9th, with automatic promotion looking out of reach as we enter the festive period. Grayson's first fixture comes at Elland Road on Boxing Day against top of the table Leicester City and Ken Bate's new man will be looking to turn around the results before promotion becomes too audacious for the Yorkshire side.